Russian State Hydrometeorological University

What Russian State Hydrometeorological University does

Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU / РГГМУ) is a federal state budgetary educational institution of higher education founded in 1930 and headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is the country's flagship institution for hydrometeorological higher education and operates as the sole World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Meteorological Training Center for Russia. RSHU delivers accredited programs at bachelor's, specialist, master's, postgraduate (candidate of sciences), and doctoral levels across meteorology, hydrology, oceanology, ecology, geoecological engineering, information systems, and maritime law, with field-based training delivered via the Baltic Floating University maritime program and the Valaam educational-scientific station.

The university's research infrastructure comprises specialized laboratories including the Laboratory of Middle and Upper Atmosphere Modeling (LIMA), the PlastikLab (marine plastic pollution research), the Satellite Oceanography Laboratory operating the SIOWS Arctic portal, and the Eco-Analytical Laboratory (ecometric.ru platform). Three accelerator programs (Gidromet, Gidromet-Geosfera, Gidromet-Antroposfera) bridge academic research with commercial applications in environmental technology and have supported more than 30 student startups. The university also operates a military education center focused on unmanned aerial systems.

RSHU's revenue model combines federal budget allocations from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (primary), tuition fees for quota-exceeding students, competitive research grants (RNF, RFFI), contract research for agencies including Roshydromet and the St. Petersburg Committee for Environmental Protection, and targeted training contracts where sponsoring enterprises fund student education in exchange for post-graduation employment commitments. International enrollment is managed through the Institute of International Education, with active partnerships in Finland, China, Vietnam, and African nations via the Russian-African University Network (РАФУ).

Name

Russian State Hydrometeorological University

Legal name

Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования «Российский государственный гидрометеорологический университет»

Website

https://rshu.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU) is Russia's flagship federal institution for hydrometeorological higher education and research, headquartered in Saint Petersburg and operating as the sole WMO Regional Meteorological Training Center for Russia. It trains specialists for Roshydromet across meteorology, oceanology, ecology, and environmental engineering.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education and Research Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), Water Quality & Watershed/Hydrologic Modeling (SWMM/HEC-RAS, Flood/Runoff/Nutrient) (EUAHAKAF), Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Hydrometeorological research
• Environmental science training
• Oceanographic studies
• Climate research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

St Petersburg, St Petersburg City

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: As a federal state-funded educational institution (ФГБОУ ВО), RSHU receives primary funding from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education for educational programs, research activities, and infrastructure maintenance.
2. Tuition Fees: Revenue is generated from fee-based educational programs for students enrolled beyond state-funded quotas, including paid bachelor's, master's, specialist, postgraduate, and additional professional education programs.
3. Research Grants and Contracts: The university generates revenue through competitive grants from Russian science foundations (РНФ, РФФИ), state programs, and contract research for government agencies including Roshydromet and the Committee for Environmental Protection of St. Petersburg.
4. Targeted Training Contracts (Целевое обучение): Funded contracts where enterprises and government bodies sponsor student education in exchange for graduate employment commitments, generating both direct funding and placement pathways.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Russian State Hydrometeorological University (РГГМУ) is a federal state higher education institution providing bachelor's, specialist, master's, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in hydrometeorology, oceanology, ecology, environmental engineering, and geo-information systems. The university operates the WMO Regional Meteorological Training Center for Russia and conducts specialized research through dedicated laboratories in atmospheric modeling, satellite oceanography, plastic pollution monitoring, and Arctic studies, combined with field-based programs such as the Baltic Floating University.

Product overview

Russian State Hydrometeorological University (РГГМУ) is an educational institution offering academic programs at BA, MA, Specialist, Candidate (PhD equivalent), and Doctor of Sciences levels in environmental studies. The university's portfolio includes research laboratories (satellite oceanography, atmospheric modeling, ecological-analytical, plastic pollution research), academic publications (journals «Гидрометеорология и экология», «Вестник Гидромета», «Бореальная зона»), and specialized institutes (geoecological engineering, polar studies). The institution serves as the Regional Meteorological Training Center of the World Meteorological Organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accelerator «Gidromet-Geosphere»: Acceleration program for innovative startups in hydrometeorology, environmental monitoring, and Earth sciences launched in September 2026
• Baltic Floating University (BFU)
• Polar Academy
• SIOWS Arctic Portal
• HydroEcoF (Hydro-Ecological Forum)
• PlastikLab
• Endaument Fund

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs in Hydrometeorology and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate degree programs covering meteorology, hydrology, oceanology, ecology, environmental engineering, information systems, and geo-technologies for Russian and international students admitted through ЕГЭ state exams or fee-based enrollment.
• Master's and Specialist Degree Programs Advanced graduate-level degree programs in hydrometeorological, ecological, oceanographic, and information systems disciplines, including military meteorology training through the military education center.
• Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs (Aspirantura) Research-focused postgraduate studies leading to Candidate of Sciences (PhD equivalent) and Doctor of Sciences qualifications in environmental and hydrometeorological fields.
• Additional Professional Education (Institute of Additional Education) Vocational and continuing professional development programs including specialized chemical analysis technician training, UAV operations, and other industry-specific certifications.
• Baltic Floating University (Балтийский плавучий университет / БПУ) Maritime research and education expedition program combining field oceanographic and hydrometeorological data collection with student training aboard research vessels in the Baltic and Arctic seas.
• Targeted Training Contracts (Целевое обучение) Government and enterprise-sponsored education programs where organizations fund student tuition in exchange for post-graduation employment commitments, managed through the Gosuslugi platform.
• Contract Research and Environmental Monitoring Services Fee-based research and environmental analysis services delivered through specialized laboratories including ecological-analytical, satellite oceanography, atmospheric modeling, and plastic pollution research for government agencies and industry clients.
• WMO Regional Meteorological Training Center Programs International training and fellowship programs delivered as Russia's designated WMO Regional Meteorological Training Center, including English-language research training courses and government scholarships for foreign nationals.
• Accelerator Programs (Гидромет, Гидромет-Геосфера, Гидромет-Антропосфера) Innovation accelerator programs offering training, mentorship, and grant funding (up to 1 million rubles) to student and early-career entrepreneurs developing startups in hydrometeorological modeling, geo-adaptation, resource management, and digital twins of hydrometeorological systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• RSHU's journal entered the VAK White List, confirming its high academic standards and peer recognition.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Петербургский дневник (Petrocenter / St. Petersburg Daily)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRSHU signed a cooperation agreement with the official print and online publication of the St. Petersburg Government. The partnership focuses on patriotic education, historical memory preservation, and coverage of major university events. Key joint initiative: the 'Меридианы дружбы' festival conducted since 2009 promoting intercultural and interethnic relations among youth.
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSHU holds the status of WMO Regional Meteorological Training Center for Russia. This partnership positions the university as the primary hub for WMO-affiliated training, fellowships, and international knowledge sharing in hydrometeorological education.
• Institute of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Geophysics SB RAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the ENVIROMIS (Measurements, Modeling and Information Systems for Environmental Studies) conference series. RSHU's Laboratory of Middle and Upper Atmosphere actively participates in joint research programs with SB RAS institutes on atmospheric and climate modeling.
• Roshydromet (Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoshydromet is a key strategic partner for RSHU — the primary employer of graduates and a collaborator on research expeditions, monitoring programs, and curriculum development. RSHU trains the majority of Roshydromet's specialist workforce.
• Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with RAS institutes on scientific research, joint conferences, and academic exchanges. RSHU researchers hold positions in RAS-affiliated institutions and participate in RAS-sponsored scientific programs.
• University of Helsinki / Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of the FIRST+ PEEX-AC research training intensive course on multi-scale and multi-process modeling for environmental applications. Collaboration includes EC-Earth, Enviro-HIRLAM, and MALTE-Box modeling platforms. Part of the Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) international research agenda.
• Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the PEEX-AC international research training program alongside the University of Helsinki and RSHU, focusing on atmospheric and Earth system research training for graduate students and postdocs.
• Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ministry provides state funding, sets educational standards, and coordinates national science programs. RSHU's activities are aligned with federal educational and scientific policy, including designation as coordinator for the V International Polar Year.
• Dom nacionalnostey Sankt-Peterburga (House of Nationalities of St. Petersburg)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation agreement signed in April 2026 for joint cultural and educational events supporting inter-ethnic harmony and the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.
• Sports Federation of Athletics of St. PetersburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation agreement signed in March 2025 for joint sports events and student athletic competitions.
• Russian-African University Network (РАФУ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSHU participated in and hosted the summer program of the Russian-African University Network, supporting international student exchanges and collaborative education between Russia and African nations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saint Petersburg State University: Another major Russian public research university located in Saint Petersburg, with strong programs in geography, ecology, and earth sciences. Direct regional peer competing for the same faculty and student pool.
• University of Helsinki: Partner in the PEEX-AC atmospheric modeling training program and home to INAR (Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research). Comparable as a leading European university with deep atmospheric and climate-science research.
• University of Reading: Home to one of the world's top-ranked Departments of Meteorology and a long-standing WMO-affiliated training program. Direct international peer in hydrometeorological higher education.
• Lomonosov Moscow State University: Russia's flagship federal research university, with a Faculty of Geography that includes meteorology, climatology, and oceanography programs. Directly comparable as a Russian public research university with overlapping hydrometeorology, environmental science, and earth-systems research.
• Penn State University: Hosts one of the leading US meteorology and atmospheric science programs and is affiliated with weather-research and climate-research infrastructure. Comparable as a major research university specializing in atmospheric and earth-system sciences.
• ETH Zurich: Top European technical university with strong atmospheric science, climate, and environmental engineering programs. Comparable as a research-intensive institution with overlapping earth-system modeling and hydrometeorology research.

Broad incumbents

• Hydrometeorological Center of Russia: Russia's primary operational weather forecasting center, part of Roshydromet. Comparable as a national hydrometeorological institution focused on operational forecasting and climate services, and a close institutional partner of RSHU.
• Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI): National meteorological agency and co-organizer of the PEEX-AC training program alongside RSHU and University of Helsinki. Comparable as a national-scale weather/climate research and training institution, though operating as a government agency rather than a university.
• Russian Academy of Sciences: National academy coordinating scientific research across hydrometeorology, oceanography, and environmental sciences. RSHU researchers collaborate with RAS institutes; comparable as a federal research-establishment network with overlapping scientific scope.

Emerging players

• Kazan Federal University: Russian federal research university expanding its environmental and earth-systems programs. Comparable as a publicly funded Russian university developing capabilities in adjacent environmental-science disciplines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries19 records

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